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This is what happens when you get too close to a newborn calf. Taken under permit

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Our UW photo contest is the longest running and most prestigious online. If you want to make a name for yourself this is THE place to do it. Just look at some of the internationally acclaimed photographers who have launched their u/w photo careers here over the years.

An Eye on you! The spectacular morphing, colour changing and intelligent eye of a Giant Pacific Octopus. This medium sized specimen (8-10 tip to arm tip) was out hunting and allowed us to sneak in with 100 macro and +10 diopter!

All a Glow! The luminescence of a Cup Coral! With darkness beyond and the right light these tiny creatures can be stunning! Canon 100mm macro with +5 diopter in an Aquatica housing with twin Sea and Sea 110a strobes.

sun dance a mountian char in lake Grübl ,Austria /Hi my name is Michael Weberberger I'm from Austria and have been photographing for 4 years with a DSLR and my hobby became a passion, I love diving with sharks but unfortunately there is no in Austria Runner Up Monthly HotShotsThrough to 2014 awards final round judging